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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST HR-J455EK HR-J256EK HR-J255EK HR-J255ES TV TV/VCR 1 AUDIO – –:– – 2 3 5 6 2 4 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 0 START DEBUT STOP FIN 1 PROG ? 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS MENU 30 SEC 3 OK STANDBY/ON TV PROG + DISPLAY + TV SP/LP TV – TV PROG – REC LINK 2 Safety Precautions ...................... 2 Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3 TV PROG QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4 CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... INSTALLATION .......................... VIDEO CHANNEL SET ............... AUTO SET UP ............................ 4 5 6 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 Playback .................................. Recording ................................ Video Plus+ Timer Programming ........................... Express Timer Programming ..... 10 12 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 19 14 16 Looking For The Scene You Want ................................. Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics ............. Playback Picture Adjustment .... Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ................................ Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .................................. Edit From A Camcorder ............ Other Functions ....................... 24 25 26 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 29 19 20 22 23 Connection To A Satellite Receiver ................................... 29 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS TM PAL 30 Tuner Set .................................. 30 Clock Set ................................. 37 Video Plus+ Setup .................... 38 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS 39 Questions And Answers ........... 39 Troubleshooting ....................... 40 Index ....................................... 42 SPECIFICATIONS 47 LPT0041-001B 2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder. n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer. In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician. n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial. The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . . . ... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings. 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. 5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport. MOISTURE CONDENSATION TM PAL n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video recorder. However, only VHS recordings can be made and played back. n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry. ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. 3 Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de- DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL... — NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; — NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry! 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE Dear Customer, STEP Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW TV TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 STANDBY/ON DISPLAY SP/LP VPS/PDC REC LINK TV PROG DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 0 Video Cassette Recorder START DEBUT STOP FIN 1 PROG ? 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS MENU TV PROG + 30 SEC 3 OK + TV – RF Cable TV TV P ROG – "AA" Batteries (x 2) Infrared Remote Control Unit You are now ready to install your video recorder. STEP 5 2 INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) TV Aerial Cable (not provided) Make this connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. Mains Power Cord ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT Back of Recorder Mains outlet RF CONNECTION AV CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . . 1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. 2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder. 3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector. To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”. 2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART). ATTENTION n Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. n Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8. AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP Go to Step 3 – VIDEO CHANNEL SET STEP 6 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) 3 VIDEO CHANNEL SET TUNE THE TV TO VIDEO RECORDER Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. ● If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. — Go to "With AV Connection" below. ● If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel — Go to "With RF Connection" on page 7. With AV Connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. n batteries have been installed in the remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 Press and hold down STOP(5/8) on the recorder until the display panel shows the following. 2 Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "–OUT– –". 4 ● Now the Video Channel is set to off. 3 1 Press to turn off the recorder. ? 3 To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this. AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP Go to Step 4 – AUTO SET UP 7 With RF Connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 1 Press and hold down STOP(5/8) on the recorder until the display panel shows the following. 2 Set your TV to UHF channel 52. (Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.) ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown to the right, go to item 3. 4 ● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area. Refer to list on page 36 for details of broadcast stations in your area. (Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area. ? 3 Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to item 3 . If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again. 3 Press to turn off the recorder. The channel on which the screen in item 2 appears clearly is your Video Channel. To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel. IMPORTANT n If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. n If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer. AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP Go to Step 4 – AUTO SET UP STEP 8 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) 4 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet. Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 Press . "Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the current time or "(PR)1" or "– – :– –". (Refer to box on page 9.) Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area. ● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area. ● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically. ● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area. ● If the TV power is on and its video channel or AV mode is selected AUTO SET during Auto Set Up, the AUTO PLEASE WAIT SET screen will appear. 0 1 ? + ● If there is power cut or if you [MENU] : EXIT press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Beginning Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up. + + End to turn IMPORTANT n In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 14, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming"). n Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 33. n If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 32 – 34 to input station names (Z "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary stations ( Z "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z "Change Station Preset Position"). ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. (Z pg. 37) If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required. n Tuner setting Z pg. 30 n Clock setting Z pg. 37 If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (Z pg. 30). 9 Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel A When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed. B When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed. C When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed. * You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform Video Plus+ Timer Programming (Z pg. 14); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly. A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg. 35) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station. ● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 32 – 34. Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording. B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not: 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s). ● If station names (ID — Z pg. 35) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station. ● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 32 – 34. 2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 37. Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording. C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed: 1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. ● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again. If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654 10 BASIC OPERATIONS The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 3 RE STOP/EJECT FF W 1 2 4 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 AY 1 If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW. To go forward, press FF. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 20) ● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette. Usable cassettes 4 ? FF REW P 3 4 ST O 2 FIND PROGRAMME START POINT PL 3 2 3 4 3 4 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00. ● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. PLAY 2 1 LOAD A CASSETTE 2 ● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. ● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape. 11 PL FF Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback AY 1 TV PAUSE PR O G REW 1 2 3 2 6 7 8 9 Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame. OR Press or . Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. 0 4 TV PROG Slow Motion AY PL 1 ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK % 5 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture. % 4 2 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK ? FF REW PAUSE 1 3 ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture. OR % or . Release to % During still picture, press and hold return to still picture. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Variable-Speed Search 1 ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes. or % 1 During playback, press . % High-Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH ● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. ● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear. ● there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode. 12 BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder. Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). SP/LP PLAY 5 3 1 6 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PAUSE 4 RE CO RD STOP/EJECT TV PROG 2 2 3 5 4 0 4 TV PROG SP/LP 1 ? PLAY 2 3 4,5 PAUSE RECORD 5 ST O P 3 6 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (see below). ● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically. CHOOSE A PROGRAMME Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed. ● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings. START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 20). ● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5. 2 NUMBER 4 1 LOAD A CASSETTE 5 6 PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording. ● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys. STOP RECORDING Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette. Accidental erasure prevention ● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired. Record safety tab 13 DISPLAY Record One Programme While Watching Another TV RECORD PR O G 1 SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape. Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 0000 4 TV PROG 1 1 2 SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel. RESET COUNTER Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ? This easy method allows you to record for any length of time from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished. 3 1 Tape Remaining Time 1 ● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. ● By pressing the DISPLAY (or – –:– –) button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time. * Preset position is not displayed during playback. NOTE: Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion. Press RECORD on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press RECORD again. " the front display panel. 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears. START RECORDING " blinks and 0:30 appears on SET RECORDING DURATION NOTES: ● You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel. ● After you set the ITR time, the counter display appears. ● To check the remaining time, press RECORD once during recording and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press RECORD again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment. 14 BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. Video Plus+ Timer Programming 1 Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 5 PDC LY 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 WEEKLY 7 D 4 ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number. 2 0 VIDEO PLUS+ The front display panel looks like this: AI 1 Press PROG. [0 – 9] = [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [PROG] : EXIT 2 2NUMBER ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN VIDEO PLUS+ 12345678 [0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel: STOP+/– 1,6 The display panel shows only a 4-digit number. PROG 1 ? P /L SP 3 4 OK 3,6 3 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the Video Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position. – P1 – VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789 START STOP 21:00 = 22:00 SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 BBC 1 : OK SP IMPORTANT Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 38 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly. ● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid PlusCode number. ● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 15. 15 4 5 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. Z "PDC Recording" in the right column. 7 Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set "GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set. ● Press the NUMBER keys or %fi to input the preset position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or . The Video Plus+ Program screen appears. GUIDE PROG SET GUIDE PROG TV PROG 2 –– ● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press ‰. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel. ● To disengage the timer, press ‰ again. NOTES: ● To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way. ● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear. ● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 18). ● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with "0". (Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with Video Plus+. * If your recorder receives BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or after entering "2". % 6 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+: 1 Perform steps 1 – 7. 2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on. % ● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder. Satellite Receiver Users [5∞] = [PROG] : EXIT PDC Recording Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel. (Z step 5 in the left column). NOTES: ● PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder. ● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector. 16 BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. 1 2 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN Press PROG. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.) – P1 – START – –:– – STOP – –:– – = SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE – –.– – TV PROG –– The front display panel looks like this: 3 2 4 5 6 ST 7 8 9 SP WEEKLY 10 P+ O C PD 4 2 AI 1 D 8 LY [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT /– 2,3 0 4 TV PROG+/– START+/– 1,9 D PROG 1 AT E+ ? /– P /L SP 3 5 6 3 7 OK 9 ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start. – P1 – START 21:00 ● Press and hold START SP +/– to move in 30DATE minute increments, or – –.– – press and release [+/–] = repeatedly to move 1 [PROG] : EXIT minute at a time. The front display panel looks like this: = STOP – –:– – VPS/PDC OFF TV PROG –– SP 4 5 ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop. ● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time. ENTER PROGRAMME DATE Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to record. (The current date first appears on screen. The date you enter will appear in its place.) 17 6 ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record. – P1 – START 21:00 STOP 22:00 = SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 BBC 1 [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT 7 8 SET TAPE SPEED ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. Z "PDC Recording" in the right column. ● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder. 9 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme. 10 To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position in step 6. 2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on. PDC Recording SP Press SP/LP ( Satellite Receiver Users ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE Press ‰. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel. ● To disengage the timer, press ‰ again. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear. NOTE: You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 18). Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel. (Z step 8 in the left column). NOTES: ● Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording. ● PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder. ● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector. 18 BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 1 7 PDC STOP+/– 2 0 2 4 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press ‰, then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY Press . PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 TV PROG+/– START+/– CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 D 1 AT [ E+ ? ] : NEXT /– P /L SP 3 OK 3 ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLAY Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information appears. – P1 – START 8:00 [ = STOP 10:00 SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 24.12 TV PROG 3 ITV ] : NEXT SP ● The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the preset position. To cancel or replace a programme... CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME 4 Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP ( ), PDC. 5 6 Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/ DISPLAY RETURN TO TIMER MODE Press ‰. NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes. 19 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Looking For The Scene You Want Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. £ 2 NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. % Press or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction. fi 1 ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH REVIEW 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 fi 1 2 % 0 % fi ● To access index codes 2 through 9, press or repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press once. Current position 4 A B –2 C –1 D 1 E 2 F 3 30 SEC 1 Index number ● When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically. ? Instant ReView 3 Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged. Skip Search 1 SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY. 1 ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically. ● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position. NOTES: ● Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode. ● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme recording (Z pg. 23). 20 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. 1 2 PLAY Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). B.E.S.T. Picture System PAUSE RECORD 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to place the pointer next to "MODE SET", then press OK or . MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE Press %fi to place the pointer next to "B.E.S.T.", then press OK or to set to "ON" or "OFF". % 2 . [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 4 1 Press % 3 TURN ON THE RECORDER MODE SET AUTO TIMER O. S. D. B. E. S. T. AUTO SP=LP TIMER 2 0 AY PL 1 4 5 ? PAUSE RECORD 3 MENU [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. OFF ON ON OFF 21 Recording 1 START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE ● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. ● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress (Z pg. 23). ● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated. ● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed. ● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 13). ATTENTION: Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: 1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode. ● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE. 2) Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording. ● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 4 on page 20. Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. 1 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. ● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel. NOTES: ● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well. ● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 20. ● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative. 22 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Playback Picture Adjustment 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 TV PROG 1 Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. 1 3 4 Manual Tracking ? 3 2 3 OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking. RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking. NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the automatic tracking mode automatically. 23 REC LINK SP/LP Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ATTENTION Before performing the following steps: ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN connector. (Z pg. 29) ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. 1 REC LINK indicator ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on. ● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time. NOTES: This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 IN connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off. 2 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically. ● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press REC LINK. The REC LINK indicator goes off. ● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode. ● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible with the AV1 IN/OUT connector. ● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON". ● After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function (Z pg. 19). ● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver. ● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer. ● The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress. ● Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode. ● If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording. ● The B.E.S.T. system (Z pg. 20) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress. ● Just Clock (Z pg. 37) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged. ● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme. ● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording. ● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN connector. 24 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 2 0 NUMBER "0" 4 TV PROG 1 ? 3 4 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on the below. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . . . . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck . . . . . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to the source player. SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/ OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN connector, depending on the connector being used. START SOURCE PLAYER Engage its Play mode. START RECORDING DECK Engage its Record mode. NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (Z pg. 26). 3 TV Receiver VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode Player Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Another recorder Recorder Your recorder Player RF Cable (provided) TV Receiver VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode 25 Edit From A Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. 1 2 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder's rear panel AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector via the optional cable adapter. SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE Press the NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connector being used; "L-1" for the AV1 IN/OUT connector, or "L-2" for the AV2 IN connector. 2 0 NUMBER "0" 3 4 TV PROG 1 4 ? 3 Recorder Cable adapter (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player Audio/Video Cable (not provided) START CAMCORDER Engage its Play mode. START RECORDER Engage its Record mode. 26 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) On-Screen Display Other Functions You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Place the pointer next to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or . 3 The default setting is “ON”, so if you want onscreen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 4. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %fi to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”. 2 4 Press MENU. ? % 1 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY % 4 OK 3 MENU MODE SET AUTO TIMER O. S. D. B. E. S. T. AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF ON ON OFF [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL Press MENU. NOTES: ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. ● During playback, the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. 3 1 q6 2 5 6 PR. 1 BBC1 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 ] SP NTSC→PAL 4 7 –1 : 23 :45 REMAIN 1: 00 8 9 1– Operation mode indicators 2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator (L-1 or L-2) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only) 5– Clock display 6– Current day/month/year 7– NTSC playback display (Z pg. 28) 8– Counter display 9– Tape remaining time indicator (Z pg. 13) 27 Auto SP→LP Timer Auto Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes SP mode LP mode Total 210 minutes Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts. Press %fi to place the pointer next to "MODE SET", then press OK or . MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT % Press %fi to place the pointer next to "MODE SET", then press OK or . 3 SELECT MODE Press OK or to select either "ON" or "OFF". % ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN SELECT MODE Press %fi to place the pointer next to "AUTO SP→LP TIMER", then press OK or to select "ON". MODE SET AUTO TIMER O. S. D. B. E. S. T. AUTO SP=LP TIMER RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. NOTES: ● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths. ● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming. ● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of the tape. ● There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode. ● If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety. MODE SET AUTO TIMER O. S. D. B. E. S. T. AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF ON ON OFF [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT OFF ON ON ON [5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 4 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press MENU. % 2 3 Press MENU. % 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 4 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. NOTE: For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press ‰. 28 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 AY PL 1 ? FF 2 REW PAUSE ST O P 3 3 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly. ● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP at any time to stop playback. NOTE: Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback. NTSC Playback Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes. 1 2 Next Function Memory You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds. LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ● "NTSC→PAL" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds. ● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. ● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.) ● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect. ● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour. ● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback. 29 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Satellite Receiver The AV2 IN connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite receiver. Aerial Aerial connector Outdoor Unit Back of TV Satellite Cable TV Aerial cable 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART) Satellite Receiver Unit ANT. IN DECODER VCR TV RF OUT EXT.2 EXT.1 Mains outlet ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT Back of Recorder NOTES: ● When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in grey. ● For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual. 30 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel. Auto Channel Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 TV PROG 1 2 ? 3 MENU OK Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Place the pointer next to "AUTO CH SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or . % 3 TURN ON THE RECORDER MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT ● The Auto Set screen appears, and AUTO SET remains on screen PLEASE WAIT while the recorder searches for receivable stations. + + + 0 As Auto Channel Set progresses, the [MENU] : EXIT " " mark on the screen moves End from left to right. Beginning Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears. ● Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area. 31 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 After "SCAN COMPLETED" PR CH ID PR CH ID is displayed on the screen 01 26 BBC1 07 –––– 02 33 BBC2 08 –––– for about 5 seconds, a 03 23 ITV 09 –––– Confirmation screen 04 30 CH4 10 –––– –––– looking like the one on the 05 37 CH5 11 06 –––– 12 –––– right appears. The stations your recorder located [5∞] = : EDIT appear on a Confirmation = [X] : DELETE screen — preset positions [MENU] : EXIT (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 35). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the %fi button on the remote control. ● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto channel Set. ? 3 MENU VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. ● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 32 – 34 for the procedures. ● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may, on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly. IMPORTANT ● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 14, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming"). ● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 33. NOTES: ● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 33. ● If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again. 32 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 30). 1 2 1 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 ? Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %fi to place the pointer next to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confirmation screen appears. % 0 ACCESS MAIN MENU SELECT POSITION Press %fi until an open (Ex.) To store in position 6. position in which you PR CH ID PR CH ID want to store a channel 01 26 BBC1 07 –––– begins blinking, then press 02 33 BBC2 08 –––– 03 23 ITV 09 –––– OK. The Manual Channel 04 30 CH4 10 –––– Set screen appears. 05 37 CH5 11 –––– 06 3 –––– 12 –––– [5∞] : EDIT = = [X] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT OK MENU The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each. 4 INPUT CHANNEL Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store. PR CH ID FINE 6 CH21 –––– +/– ∞ % ATTENTION ∞ For HR-J255ES Owners: First press %fi to select the band, either CH(regular) or [0–9] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += CC(cable), and press , : OK then input the channel [MENU] : EXIT number. The blueback screen and the ● Input "0" before any programme currently being single number entries. broadcast by the selected channel ● To input the registered appear alternately for 8 seconds station name each. (ID – Z pg. 35), press until "----" (ID setting) begins blinking, then press %fi. ● For fine tuning adjustment, press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %fi. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears. After you have stored channels manually, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (Z pg. 38) in order to get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. % % 5 6 ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears. ● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. ● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset Position" (Z pg. 33). ● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, Z "Set Stations (B)" on page 34. 33 Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 32 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 32 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want to delete begins blinking. 1 DELETE CHANNEL Press X. ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. Change Station Preset Position Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 32 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 2 3 4 SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press %fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. PERFORM TUNING Press until "+/-" begins blinking, then press %fi until the picture is clearest. Then press OK. % 3 Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ● The Confirmation screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. SELECT NEW POSITION Press %fi to move the station to the new preset position, then press OK. Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space. PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 CH 26 23 30 33 37 ID BBC1 ITV CH4 BBC2 CH5 –––– PR 07 08 09 10 11 12 [5∞] : MOVE : MANUAL CH SET [MENU] : EXIT CH ID –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 CH 26 33 23 30 37 ID BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 –––– PR 07 08 09 10 11 12 CH ID –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– [5∞] : MOVE = [MENU] : EXIT ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. 3 CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. ATTENTION After you have deleted channels or changed preset positions, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (Z pg. 38) in order to get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. 34 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 32 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Press %fi until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 1 SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER Press until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. PR CH ID FINE 06 CH45 BBC1 +/– Press OK twice. ∞ ∞ [5∞] : A-Z, 0-9 [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT SELECT NEW STATION ∞ ∞ [5∞] : CHANGE ID [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT 2 Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, , +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK. * [ PR CH ID FINE 06 CH45 –––– +/– ENTER NEW CHARACTER % Press until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press %fi until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 35) appear as you press %fi. % ● The Confirmation screen appears. ● If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing %fi . % 2 3 SELECT ITEM % 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 32 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing. 4 5 SWITCH STATIONS Press OK. ● The Confirmation screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. 3 CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU. 35 TV Station And ID List STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC2 Berlin 1 Berlin 2 Border TV Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch Canal + CNN Channel TV Central TV Channel 4 Channel 5 DRS DR TV DSF Euronews Euronews Eurosports France1 France2 France3 Granada TV Grampian TV Hessen1 Hessen3 HRT HTV ITV Network Kabelkanal London MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network 2 NRK N-TV Offener Kanal ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL 3 Premiere PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RTBF 1 RTBF 2 RTE 1 RTL RTL 2 RTP ANGL ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BLN1 BLN2 BORD BR1 BR3 BRT1 BRT2 CHLD CH+ CNN CHNL CNTR CH 4 CH 5 DRS DRTV DSF EURN EURO EURS FR1 FR2 FR3 GRNA GRMP HR1 HR3 HRT HTV ITV KABL LNDN MDR MTV N3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NET2 NRK N-TV OKAN ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PRMI PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 RKPS RTB1 RTB2 RTE1 RTL RTL2 RTP SAT SAT 1 Scottish TV SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY Sky One Sky Net Sport SR 1 Super RTL STV Test STV 1 STV 2 Suedwest3 SWF 1 Schweiz4 TYNE TEES Text TF1 TNT int TRT int TSI TSR TSW TVE TV Polonia TVP 1 TVP 2 TVS TV2 TV5 Tele Zurich Ulster TV Veronica VIVA VIVA2 VOX VTM VT4 West1 West3 YLE 1 YLE 2 Yorkshire TV ZDF Zurich 1 3SAT SAT SAT1 SCOT SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY SKY1 SKYN SPRT SR1 SRTL STVT STV1 STV2 SW3 SWF1 SWZ4 TEES TEXT TF1 TNT TRT TSI TSR TSW TVE TVPA TVP1 TVP2 TVS TV2 TV5 TZUR ULST VERN VIVA VIV2 VOX VTM VT4 WDR1 WDR3 YLE1 YLE2 YORK ZDF ZUR1 3SAT * The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the recorder is tuned to a different station. 36 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station Channel Number Guide For customers in the U.K. Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... Crystal Palace ....................... Dover ................................... Heathfield ............................ Oxford ................................. 40 26 50 49 57 46 33 56 52 63 43 23 66 64 60 65 30 53 67 53 — 37 — — 49 57 22 55 51 33 63 28 62 44 26 60 25 59 41 23 53 32 65 47 29 — — 67 37 — 51 44 41 47 — Hannington .......................... 39 Midhurst ............................... 61 Rowridge .............................. 31 45 55 24 42 58 27 66 68 21 35 — — 64 61 54 37 South-West Beacon Hill .......................... Caradon Hill ........................ Huntshaw Cross ................... Redruth ................................ Stockland Hill ...................... Channel Islands Fremont Point ....................... South West Mendip ................................ 58 CH4 CH5 Caldbeck .............................. 30 Winter Hill ........................... 55 34 62 28 59 32 65 56 48 26 45 64 29 49 61 23 42 54 35 — 68 57 40 22 — 31 33 22 33 40 33 39 31 55 63 46 — 34 27 26 28 26 46 26 45 27 62 60 43 — 28 24 23 25 23 43 23 49 24 59 53 50 — 32 21 29 32 29 50 29 42 21 65 — 37 — 56 48 35 67 — — — 67 — 52 31 57 57 52 46 44 27 63 63 45 40 51 24 60 60 49 43 41 21 53 53 42 50 47 56 — — — 37 — Brougher Mountain .............. 22 Divis .................................... 31 Limavady ............................. 55 28 27 62 25 24 59 32 21 65 — 37 — North-East Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33 Chatton ................................ 39 Pontop Pike .......................... 58 Scotland Angus ................................... Black Hill ............................. Sandale ................................ Caldbeck .............................. Creigkelly ............................. Darvel .................................. Durris ................................... Eitshal .................................. Keelylang Hill ...................... Knock More ......................... Rosemarkie .......................... Rumster Forest ...................... Selkirk .................................. Wales East Sandy Heath ......................... 31 Sudbury ................................ 51 Tacolneston .......................... 62 27 44 55 24 41 59 21 47 65 39 35 52 22 46 26 58 28 40 33 64 25 43 23 61 32 50 29 54 35 37 35 35 Belmont ............................... 22 Emley Moor .......................... 44 28 51 25 47 32 41 56 37 Midlands Ridge Hill ............................. Sutton Coldfield ................... The Wrekin .......................... Waltham .............................. BBC1 BBC2 ITV North-West North Blaenplwyf ........................... Carmel ................................. Llanddona ............................ Moel-y-Parc ......................... Presely ................................. Wenvoe ................................ Northern Ireland 37 IMPORTANT Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ? OK MENU Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or . ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN Place the pointer next to "CLOCK SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or . The Clock Set screen appears. % 3 1 2 3 4 TURN THE RECORDER ON % 1 4 If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 30), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set. or — the recorder's memory backup has expired. or — you want to change Just Clock setting (Z "Just Clock" in the left column). CLOCK SET INITIAL SET TIME DATE 0: 00 01 . 01 JUST CLOCK: ON TV PR. : 1 CLOCK SET GUIDE PROG SET [5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT [5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 7 8 ● When you set the time, press and hold %fi to change the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold %fi to change the date by 15 days. SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or . ● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on the left. ● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %fi to set the preset position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK or . % ● Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. ● Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on. – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clock’s time and the actual time. – the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode (Z pg. 23). ● If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time. ● Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception conditions. 6 Press %fi to set the time, then press OK or . The "date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. % NOTES: 5 SET DATE AND TIME % Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %fi to change the setting. IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired, which could adversely affect timer recording. YEAR 98 START CLOCK OPERATION Press MENU. 38 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Video Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 30) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with Video Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected. — Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually. ● When you add/delete a channel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. — Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually. ● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with Video Plus+. — Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Guide Program Number Set 1 Press %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's preset position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or . GUIDE PROG SET GUIDE PROG TV PROG 4 4 CH4 [5 ∞] = Press %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or . ● If the satellite broadcast [MENU] : EXIT is received on your (Ex.) If CH4 is received on recorder's auxiliary preset position 4. channel "L-2", select "L-2" for the preset position. • Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary. ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN Press %fi to place the pointer next to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK or . 6 ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER % Press %fi or NUMBER keys to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or . ENTER RECEIVING PRESET POSITION NUMBER % 4 ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN % 3 5 Press MENU. % 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. GUIDE PROG SET GUIDE PROG TV PROG 4 5 [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT (Ex.) When inputting the Guide Program number 4 for CH4. Guide Program Number "Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings. 39 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Questions And Answers PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen? A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A. This is normal. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this? A. No, it is normal. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ TIMER RECORDING ○ ○ Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not? A. There may be index codes too close together. ○ ○ ○ Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have? A. It disables marking of index codes. ○ ○ Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected. ○ Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem? A. This is normal. ○ ○ Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. ○ ○ ○ Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast? A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the onscreen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme broadcast in 2000? A. Yes, it is possible. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ATTENTION: This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual. 40 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) Troubleshooting Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is applied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered. ● “‰“ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF". Press the ‰ button to turn the “‰“ indicator off. 3. The remote control won’t function. ● The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones. TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The tape does not run during recording. ● “^“ is displayed on the display panel. Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator off. 2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward. ● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded. Check the cassette. PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running. ● If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set. ● If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode. If you are using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 6) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 6) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. 2. Noise appears during visual search. ● This is normal. 3. Noise appears during normal playback. ● The automatic tracking mode is engaged. Try manual tracking (Z pg. 22). 4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. ● The video heads may be dirty. Consult your JVC dealer. RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1” or “L-2” has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired preset. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. ● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected. ● All necessary power switches have not been turned on. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the source is properly connected. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”. 41 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel. 2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. ● The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded. Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. ● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact. 5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged. ● ‰ has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly. Check the programmed data and reprogramme as necessary, then press ‰ again. 6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and “‰“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking. ● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording. The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme. 7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record properly. ● The recorder’s preset positions have been set incorrectly. Refer to "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure ( Z pg. 38). OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. ● The TV’s volume is too high. Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. Turn the TV’s volume down. CORRECTIVE ACTION 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been designated to be skipped. If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 32). 3. The preset cannot be changed. ● Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change presets, then press PLAY to resume recording. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared. ● After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed. Perform manual setting again. 5. No channels are stored in the recorder's memory. ● The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when Auto Set Up was performed. Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again ( Z pg. 8). 42 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) Index FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 456 STANDBY/ON DISPLAY SP/LP TV PROG REC LINK 7 8 9 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator lights up on front display panel. 3 DISPLAY Button switches display between clock time, tape remaining time, counter readings, preset position*. Z pg. 13 * Preset position is not displayed during playback. 4 Rewind [REW] Button rewinds the tape Z pg. 10; initiates high-speed reverse search. Z pg. 11 5 PLAY Button plays back tape Z pg. 10; cancels Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. Z pg. 11 6 Fast Forward Button fast-forwards tape Z pg. 10; initiates high-speed forward search. Z pg. 11 7 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. Z pg. 12 8 REC LINK Button enables/disables the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode. Z pg. 23 9 REC LINK Indicator lights when the Auto Satellite Rec mode is engaged. Z pg. 23 0 ! @ # $ % 0 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators. Z pg. 46 ! Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use. @ TV PROG +/– Buttons select a preset position. Z pg. 12 # RECORD Button starts regular recording (press once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR. Z pg. 12, 13 $ STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape during Stop mode. Z pg. 10 % PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during recording Z pg. 12; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press. Z pg. 11 43 REAR VIEW 2 1 ENTREE ANT. IN AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER 3 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. Z pg. 5 2 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. Z pg. 5 3 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable when "L-2" selected. Z pg. 24, 29 * DECODER connection is not available with this recorder. AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT 4 ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT 5 4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected. Z pg. 5, 24 5 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver. Z pg. 5 44 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 AUDIO – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 0 START DEBUT STOP FIN 1 PROG ? 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS MENU TV PROG + 30 SEC 3 OK TV 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % TV/VCR ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p + 4 5 6 7 TV – TV TV P ROG – Q Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 45. This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals. 1 TV Button enables remote control of your JVC TV. Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 45. 2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and AV. Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 45. 3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded programme. Z pg. 19 4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position selection Z pg. 12, Video Plus+ timer programming Z pg. 14. 5 PDC Button enables/disables PDC recording. Z pg. 15, 17 6 X Button cancels timer-programme. Z pg. 18 0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00. Z pg. 13 7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time. Z pg. 16 8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program screen; inputs programme Start Time. Z pg. 16 9 PROG Button accesses Video Plus+ Program screen. Z pg. 14 0 Button accesses Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme's information screen appears each time button is pressed). Z pg. 18 ! Rewind [REW] Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 10, 11 @ Record Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 12 # Stop Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 10 $ MENU Button accesses Menu screen. Z pg. 20 % %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen menus. Z pg. 20 TV PROG +/– selects the connected JVC TV's channel. Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 45. ^ STANDBY/ON Button — same as button on recorder. & (TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected TV. Z "Operating JVC TVs" on page 45. * DISPLAY Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 13 ( DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials. Z pg. 15, 17 45 % % ) WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials. Z pg. 15, 17 q AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input mode. Z pg. 24 w ‰ Button engages timer-standby mode. Z pg. 15, 17 e DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for timer recording. Z pg. 16 r TV PROG +/– Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 12 t 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Z pg. 19 y Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback Z pg. 22 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. Z pg. 12 u Play Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 10, 11 i Fast Forward Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 10, 11 o Pause Button — same as button on recorder. Z pg. 11 p OK Button enters selections made in on-screen menus. Z pg. 20 Q Button initiates functions such as Index Search Z pg. 19, variable-speed search, frame by frame playback. Z pg. 11 TV +/–Button controls volume of connected TV. Z "Operating JVC TVs" in the right column. How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below.) ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. Operating JVC TVs To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON , TV/ VCR, TV PROG +/–, TV +/–, (TV Muting). NOTES: ● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover. ● Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control. ● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again. 46 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 REVIEW SP VPS/PDC 9 0 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Z pg. 20 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 3 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light during Record or Play mode. Z pg. 12 * EP is only for NTSC playback. 4 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer-recording. Z pg. 16 5 "Timer" Indicator lights when ‰ has been pressed to engage Timer mode. Z pg. 15, 17 6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining on tape when certain buttons are pressed. Z pg. 13 7 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored. Clock Display shows current time. Z pg. 9 ! @ 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timerrecording and shows how many programmes have been timer-recorded. Z pg. 19 9 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording. Z pg. 15, 17 * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not possible with this recorder. 0 "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected or power turned off. ! Counter shows time elapsed since playback or recording began. With displayed, shows time remaining from current tape position to end of tape (Z pg. 13). Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and Tape Remaining Time Display appear alternately when DISPLAY (or – –:– –) is pressed. * Preset Position is not displayed during playback. @ Mode shows external input mode selected (L–1 or L-2). 47 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 20 W Power off :5W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 277 mm Weight : 3.3 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input/Output : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/50 fields : DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical scan system (HR-J455EK) Rotary two-head helical scan system (HR-J256/255EK/255ES) : 45 dB : 250 lines : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz : 21-pin scart connector x 2 (IN/OUT x 1, IN x 1) TUNER/TIMER TV channel storage capacity Tuning system Channel coverage HR-J455EK/ HR-J256EK/ HR-J255EK HR-J255ES Aerial output Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories : 99 positions (+AUX position) : Frequency synthesized tuner : UHF channels 21 – 69 (470 – 862 MHz) : VHF 44.5 – 143/143 – 470 MHz UHF 470 – 862 MHz : UHF channels 28 – 60 (Adjustable) : Approx. 10 min. : RF cable, Infrared remote control unit, "AA" battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. HR-J455/256/255EK/255ES VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK/ES Printed in Japan 0198HOV UN VP * *